Accounting Senior - CAAS Construction

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate for our Construction Industry practice in Appleton, Wisconsin, within the CAAS group. The role focuses on supporting client accounting services, maintaining accurate financial records, and collaborating with engagement teams.

You will manage daily transactions, reconciliations, and month-end close activities while upholding quality and professional standards. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of accounting experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience.
• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Develops an understanding of each client’s business/organization operations.
• Leads coordination and processing of accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts and payroll postings.
• Coordinates and reviews account reconciliations and prepares financial statements; reviews general ledger and cash flow.
• Completes sales tax returns and Form 1099s and prepares audit workpapers and other client deliverables.
• Oversee workflow and quality of work of Associates and Analysts; supports special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is currently seeking a Senior Accounting Associate - Construction Industry, to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) group our Appleton, WI office.

Job Responsibilities

• Client Service: Develops an understanding of each client’s business/organization operations. Competent in management of multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Day to Day Transactions: Leads coordination and processing of accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts and posting/recording of payroll transactions.
• Month End Processing: Coordinates and reviews account reconciliations (i.e. prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals.) Completes complex account reconciliations (investments, debt, industry specific, etc.) Prepares, understands, and reviews financial statements (basic to complex.) Reviews general ledger, cashflow, allocations, etc. Proactively creates process and procedure documentation and builds their own backup.
• Other Quarterly/Annual Processing: Completes sales tax returns and Form 1099s and preparing audit workpapers, tax return workpapers, and other forms or items as requested by clients.
• Oversee workflow and quality of work of Associates and Analysts. Supervise and ensure the efficiency and quality of work produced by Associates and Analysts.
• Special Projects: Assists with projects for internal audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consultative projects.

Job Requirements

• 2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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